4 Day Weekends: Sacred Marketing & Magic

Is your calendar so crammed full of meetings, calls, deadlines, and other projects that there’s no space left? It might seem like filling every moment is productive, but when you leave no time for thinking or creating—you’re not setting yourself up for success. Today I’m talking about why giving yourself more space in your schedule is so important and offering some ideas for how to make that happe...

There’s only so much time in a day. So if you’re working with clients one-on-one, your income (and your impact!) will always be limited. That’s why moving from a one-to-one mode to a one-to-many model makes so much sense. In this episode, I’m sharing what that looks like and how you can start to make the shift in your business. Here are the highlights: Why a one-to-many business model gives you mo...

Did you know that your energy attracts things to you, both good and bad? That’s the premise behind the Law of Attraction, something that I believe in with my whole heart. Why? Because I’ve seen it time and time again in my business and my life! That’s what we’re talking about today. What the Law of Attraction is and why it matters How to use the Law of Attraction to grow your business Why stepping...

When I first started my business one of my biggest goals was to take summers off to spend time with my family. Sound too good to be true? It's possible! In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been able to make it happen and offer you some tips, too.  I cover: Why group coaching programs with an online course component give you the flexibility to take extended time off in the summer (or any tim...

Want to make a big change in your business, but aren’t sure if the time is right? Nature gives us so many clues on how to time things for maximum efficiency and impact. Today on the Work Less Make More podcast, I’m talking about how to use the seasons as a guide to running your business.  I break down what’s happening energetically for each season How to use the energy of each season to your...

I’m an avid gardener. I often get lost in the watering, weeding, and re-imagining my backyard garden. It’s my escape. But it’s also a beautiful metaphor for how I approach business. It’s something I’m always reminding my clients of.  And that’s what I’m talking about in today’s episode of the Work Less Make More podcast: You are the master gardener of your business and your life! The seeds yo...

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has so many people shaken up. Things are changing, and it’s very unsettling for so many people.  But today’s episode isn’t about politics. It’s a special episode offering encouragement to stay empowered.  It’s about overcoming fear. It’s about staying in your power and continuing on with your business and everything you want to do in the world—especially wh...

You might think you’re being kind and helpful when you go above and beyond your contract terms, answer every message within a few minutes, and bend over backward to meet last-minute deadlines…  But the truth is, you’re not just short-changing yourself of precious time and energy. You’re also likely enabling the people that you work with to be unorganized and devalue your work. That’s not good...

Today, I’m interviewing Heidi Gruss, a licensed psychotherapist, transformation strategist, and creator of The Transformation Methodology. She helps women who are stuck in their businesses and need help achieving the next level of success. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, for example: *Why it’s so important to celebrate a win every day, no matter how small *How to change up your strategy...

You didn’t start your business so you could spend hours every week doing things that you hate. And yet, so many of the entrepreneurs I work with are spending their time on things that drain their energy, don’t have a huge return on their time investment, and simply aren’t worth it. Today’s episode is all about designing your business so that you can do more of what you love and delegate the tasks...

We make thousands of decisions a day. Most of the decisions we make are seemingly insignificant like what to wear each day, but even those small decisions can take their toll and suck your energy. On today's episode of the Work Less Make More podcast, we’re talking about decision fatigue and how to avoid it in your business.  What is decision fatigue and how it can be detrimental for your bus...

Today, I’m wrapping up my series on course creation with today’s episode on how to put it all together! In past episodes, we talked about what can be a course and when the time is right for your business (go back and listen to those if you haven’t already!).  Here’s what we’re covering today: Nailing your course outcome My fool-proof system for making sure there are buyers for your course How...

In the last two episodes of the Work Less Make More podcast, we talked about ways you can use a course and different types of things you can repurpose to create a course. Today, I’m continuing the conversation with another important aspect of course creation: Timing. Is it the right time for you? There are 3 things you really need to have in place before you can launch a successful online course....

Usually, people talk about Mercury in retrograde like it’s a bad thing. But today, I want you to think about it as a chance to reimagine your business—and think about all the different ways you can repurpose your content to create an online course that can offer you more freedom and income, too.  Most people have no idea that they’re sitting on a gold mine. Are you? Listen to today’s episode...

In today’s episode of the Work Less, Make More podcast, I’m sharing 3 ways to use online courses in your business. Hint: These options are probably simpler than you think. If you’re thinking about adding a course to your business offerings, you won’t want to miss this one. Related Links Book a Call with Donna Get the Simplify and Scale Template Join the Simply and Scale Facebook group  About...

If you’re like a lot of the entrepreneurs I work with, you’re trying to grow your business by doing all the things. Maybe you’ve created lots of different offers to try to attract clients or maybe you’re serving more clients than you really have the time or energy to serve. I see it all the time. Today, I want to share with you why it’s SO important to focus the time and energy you spend in your b...

We all make mistakes. When you’re new in business, one of the biggest mistakes is not setting clear boundaries.  I see it all the time: People start out going way above the scope of their agreements because they want their clients to be happy and get lots of value. But not only is this not sustainable for you, it’s actually not doing you any favors for your clients, either. Today, I’m talking...

One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs tend to make is not making enough time and space to reconnect with your purpose and clear your head. We’re talking about how to do this on today’s Work Less Make More podcast episode. Here are a few highlights from the episode: What a sacred hour is and why it’s important for all entrepreneurs and business leaders What to do when your mind is too busy How...

I’m calling it! It’s time to strike the phrase “passive income” from your vocabulary.  In this episode of the Work Less, Make More podcast I’m telling you why completely passive income is no longer realistic… and what is replacing it now and in the future. Related Links Book a Call with Donna Get the Simplify and Scale Template Join the Simply and Scale Facebook group  About Donna Ashton...

When it comes to creating a business that’s both scalable AND sustainable, people often look for ways to create systems to boost their productivity. It makes sense, if you can get more done, you can take on more work and make more money, right? Here’s the problem. I bet you’re already working yourself to the point of exhaustion--and you want a business that allows you to have more freedom, not les...

I’ve always believed in a better way of doing business--less hustle, fewer hours, more work-life balance. And for a while, it was difficult to convince others. But things are changing. If there’s one thing we can thank Covid for, it’s the realization that practices like working from home and flex time arrangements are not just possible—but ideal for so many. But there are more shifts happening, to...

Today’s episode is all about women and money! Danielle Margraff, a leader in the feminine wealth movement, joins us to shed light on a few of the things that often holds us back, as women, from making money and being more prosperous and gives tips about how to overcome those obstacles, too. She shares: How money can be a spiritual tool, or a mirror Why women sometimes undercharge for their genius...

I’m so excited to introduce you to today’s guest, Jennifer Lyall. Jennifer is an intuitive business mentor and chief energy optimizer, which means she blends intuition with business strategy to help business owners and entrepreneurs find more ease AND better results. If you're ever felt stuck in your business, this episode is for you! She shares: How she struggled with her first business as a podc...

Do you ever get so overwhelmed with things that you fantasize about walking away from your business? Maybe you feel like escaping to a remote beach where no one knows you and starting over selling seashells. (Just me?) We’ve all been there.  Recently, I’ve talked to a lot of business owners who are there right now--overwhelmed, too much on their plates, working long hours, juggling it all wit...

Ready to work less and make more?  So many of my clients come to me overworked, exhausted, and on the verge of burnout. When we have our first few coaching sessions together, it’s not hard to see why. Most people who get to this busy and booked out place in their businesses are making 5 common mistakes, which I’m talking about in today’s Work Less, Make More podcast. Listen in to see if you’r...